Archaeology Argot: Ostracon

The original meaning of the Greek word ostracon (pl. ostraca) is "animal shell"—think turtles, snails, or clams. This meaning was soon transferred to denote any hard convex object, including pottery sherds. Ancient Athenians famously used such fragments as ballots in their juridical practi...

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Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: The Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2025, Volume: 51, Issue: 4
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)

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